Tournament (1)

The capital buzzed with activity. It wasn't every day that ordinary citizens witnessed adventurers in their element.

Villagers and townsfolk with a bit of money made the journey to the city, eager to catch a glimpse of the spectacle. Merchants arrived in droves, their carts overflowing with wares, hoping to make a fortune.

Nobles—both great and small—flocked to the capital as well. The more powerful ones left their territories in the hands of trusted attendants, ensuring their presence at the event, especially if their descendants were competing.

Inns and hotels were packed to capacity. Everywhere one turned, the streets were alive with talk of the tournament and its outcome. Betting houses sprang up—some operating legally, others run by the underworld.

No corner of the capital was dull; there was movement and excitement everywhere.